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The Red Thread Volume 1 Review

Pharm is just starting university and is looking forward to life at college – but why does he react so badly to sudden loud noises? And why does his first sight of swimming club captain Dean provoke such a strong reaction? They’ve never met before but…

Sarah • 13th October 2023

Manga Review

The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Volume 6 Review

The Dark Lord has returned and Jahy is overjoyed to find her master safe and sound, living in the magical girl's basement. With renewed determination, our heroine prepares to hunt down mana stones like never before in Volume 6 of The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!

Demelza • 12th October 2023

Manga Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 9 Review

Kittens! Fukumaru’s peaceful home life has been disturbed by five kittens, humans, and now, even worse, it’s time to go to the vet’s. What else could possibly go wrong?

Sarah • 11th October 2023

Manga Review

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Volume 1 Review

Jill Cervel's life goes horribly wrong when she discovers her fiancé Prince Gerald der Kratos is secretly in love with his sister. Framed for a crime she didn't commit, our protagonist is killed and then suddenly finds herself going back in time and getting engaged to the notorious emperor of the Dragon Empire! Is her second life about to end prematurely?

Demelza • 10th October 2023

Manga Review

Tokyo Aliens Volume 4 Review

It's back to school for Akira and Sho as they begin to figure out where they now stand as friends and coworkers. Plus Akira begins training in the hopes of becoming strong enough to protect everyone he cares about.

Demelza • 9th October 2023

Manga Review

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Volume 5 Review

After Will and his party found themselves plunging to the depths of the dungeon. they must come together to fight a fearsome enemy or risk never making it home at all...

Demelza • 8th October 2023

Manga Review

Manner of Death Volume 2 Review

Investigating a supposed tragic suicide, coroner Dr. Bun has unwittingly been drawn into a web of murder and lies. On the run with Tan, the two men must try to expose the true criminals without becoming the next victims...

Sarah • 7th October 2023

Anime Review

Flying Witch Collector’s Edition Review

If you like your supernatural shows to be filled with whimsy but less action and drama, then you’ll find a lot to like in Flying Witch.

darkstorm • 6th October 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom Volume 1 Review

Baekhap Lee reincarnates as the evil step-mother in a Snow White retelling. However, she's not up to mischief, unlike as the previous owner of her body and her stepdaughter Blanche is so cute that Baekhap can't help but fall for her.

Noemi10 • 5th October 2023

Manga Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 5 Review

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Volume 5 focuses on our two main characters coming to terms with their new relationship status as well as an overnight trip to Kobe!

Demelza • 4th October 2023

News

Anime Limited Reveals October 2023 Pre-orders with Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts & More

Also soon to be available for pre-order are Hula Fulla Dance and the short series "Deiji" Meets Girl.

NormanicGrav • 3rd October 2023

Manga Review

Sasaki and Miyano Volume 09 Review

Sasaki and Miyano are dating – but at a distance! Sasaki is now in his first year at university and Miyano is in his third year at high school, so meeting up requires some planning. How will being apart affect their relationship?

Sarah • 3rd October 2023

Roundup

Summer 2023 Overview

Summer 2023 is all but over, except for ongoing series – and those, like Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead that have been beset with production delays and now seems to be on hiatus. Maybe it’s not so …

AUKN Staff • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

A Girl on the Shore Collector’s Edition Review

Inio Asano's A Girl on the Shore returns in a new collector's edition format, providing another way to get people reading this emotional story.

Demelza • 2nd October 2023

Manga Review

SOTUS Volume 3 Review

Fresher engineering student Kongpob has tried to hide his feelings for faculty upperclassman and head hazer, Arthit. But now the training period is over, he can’t pretend any longer – but will proud Arthit reject him, once and for all?

Sarah • 1st October 2023

Book Review

The Detective is Already Dead Volume 4 Review

Kimihiko has vowed to bring Siesta back to life, but the threat of Seed continues to loom. In search of important information Siesta left behind, our protagonist heads to London.

Demelza • 30th September 2023

Manhwa/Manhua Review

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Volume 2 Review

It's time for Desir to up his game. He needs to move Romantica and Pram to the Alpha Class so they must continue training until they are strong enough to pass the advancement test.

Noemi10 • 29th September 2023

Manga Review

It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too Volume 1 Review

It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too follows the daily lives of a couple not yet married but comfortable in their relationship. Having made the decision to move in, they're taking the next steps on their path together.

Demelza • 28th September 2023

Manga Review

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (manga) Volume 1 Review

Naoya Fukamachi has a special skill—he can hear when people lie. Can this skill that has only brought him pain since childhood turn into an advantage when helping folklore professor Akira Takatsuki solving paranormal cases?

Noemi10 • 27th September 2023

Manga Review

Glitch Volume 1 Review

It’s never easy making a fresh start in a new town, but siblings Minato and Akira never expected to see vast shadowy figures moving through the buildings. What’s more, most of the inhabitants don’t even seem to notice that they’re there! What’s going on?

Sarah • 26th September 2023